Virginia Living Museum

Happy 7th birthday, Newt! Thank you @VPCCva for sponsoring one of our beloved animal ambassadors!

Saturday is Star Gazing and Laser Nights! Learn more: thevlm.org/events/septemb… #saturn #saturnrings #planetarium #hamptonroads #newportnews

Best way to start the work day Science Department - Field Trip! Thank you @VLMuseum for having us and sharing with us the plans for our kids and our partnership this school year! @HamptonCSchools #discoverthemagicofscienceeveryday

One summer, two epic dinosaur experiences! 🦖@VLMuseum

Happy #WorldPorcupineDay from Danni!

If you love learning about animals, come to Downtown Branch at Slover on Friday, July 11 @ 11:30 a.m. to learn about vibrant animals and how their colors help their survival! 🦎🐍 In collaboration with the Virginia Living Museum! #NPLYouthSRP

Butterfly haven is open now through September! #butterflyhaven #monarchsafe

Happy #InternationalHorseshoeCrabDay!

Happy #WorldVetDay! 🩺🐾

Happy National Skunk Day! 🦨 #NationalSkunkDay #SkunkASMR #SkunkFacts #ASMR

Happy World Otter Day! #otter #WorldOtterDay

Celebrate World Turtle Day with Us! 🐢 Join our Turtle Census and help us track local turtle populations! 📍 3 events available | 🐢 Limited capacity 🔍 Hands-on conservation | 👟 Outdoor fun | 📝 Real research 🌱 Sign up: thevlm.org/conservation-i…

Our 7th graders had an amazing time at the Virginia Living Museum this week! 🐍🌿 They explored VA's diverse ecosystems, met native animals, and learned so much more. Swipe through for some awesome moments! 📸 #7thGradeFieldTrip #VirginiaLivingMuseum #STEMinAction

Hungry during your visit? Saté is open 10a-3p in the Cafe a VLM Wednesday-Sunday!

A huge thank you to @HarloffCO for their generous donation of a medical cart to the Vet Suite at our Wild Care Center! It is an essential part of our day-to-day care for our residents and is supporting meaningful teaching moments for our volunteers, interns, and guests.

Happy #InternationalBeaverDay to 8 year old female beaver, Rexy, and our 22 year old male beaver, Nip! 🦫 Did you know Virginia’s waterways are home to the incredible North American beaver—one of nature’s best engineers? Celebrate these eco-engineers today and every day!

📢 Don’t Miss This Naturally Speaking Event! Dr. Arianna Kuhn, Assistant Curator of Herpetology at the VA Museum of Natural History! 🦎🔬 📅 Date: March 20, 2025, at 6 PM 📍 Location: VA Living Museum 🔍 Topic: Salamander Secrets ✅ Reserve at → bit.ly/Naturally-Spea…

Witness the Total Lunar Eclipse Tonight in Virginia! 🌕 Mar. 13-14, experience a total lunar eclipse, often referred to as a "Blood Moon" due to the reddish hue the Moon takes on during the event. Happy stargazing! 🌌 #LunarEclipse #BloodMoon #VirginiaEclipse #Stargazing

This #InternationalWomensDay, we are incredibly proud to recognize the brilliant women in STEM at our museum. Their expertise and dedication bring science to life, inspire future generations, and push the boundaries of discovery every day. #IWD #WomenInSTEM #STEMLeadership

We had a great time at the Virginia Living Museum's STEM Career Day 2025 last Saturday! At HRSD, the STEM fields are central to our mission of effectively treating wastewater for our community.